Meet Em

A little about me:

I’ve always admired the idea that telling everyone all your secrets and life story to test them or gain their admiration from the get go, is not a good idea. Not that you shouldn’t be honest, open, and vulnerable, I am all for leaning into the discomfort of new experiences and new faces. What I mean is that sharing all your deepest darkest secrets, and worries does not lead to trust. It has to be earned. And let me tell you… I have learned this the hard way. Many experiences have cultivated the meaning of this for me.

So, here’s what I’ll tell you:

Hi, I’m Emma. I am a 5’8, twenty-one-year-old Aquarius from “just south a Boston” (and no I do not have the Marky-mark accent). Currently I am living my best life studying at the University of Wollongong, a much-needed adventure away from studying in NYC.  I come from a relatively big family with a lot of moving parts, which I think has big influence who I am.  I like to talk a lot (and I mean a lot), sometimes about myself, but I mostly feel awkward when asked to describe myself. I am not always sure what people would like to know so here’s a list of things that I like (read into it what you wish): travel, Mexican food, working out, poetry, family, laughter, memes, small moments, encouraging friends, loyalty, and hope. I also think you learn a lot about people by looking in their eyes, which is pretty cool, in my opinion. I have 4 sisters, 3 parents, 2 dogs, and 1 brother.

I’m sure as I keep posting you’ll learn more about me. As I gain your trust, you will get to understand me beyond first impressions and small talk, which I am quite good at might I add. For real though, I want to tell you about my life, anxiety, and optimism, and I will, but I want this to be about a person not a persona. I hope you travel with me. Brains, courage, and heart is a big undertaking. I guess I am up for the challenge, so I hope you are too.